Dr. Jessica Schleider

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jessica Schleider is a clinical psychologist and intervention scientist serving as an Associate Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. She is the founding director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health, recognized internationally for her research on single-session interventions for youth mental health. Dr. Schleider's mission is to create and disseminate scalable, evidence-based mental health solutions that bridge gaps in mental health care. She has successfully secured over $12.6 million in funding from federal sources, foundations, and industry to support her research. Her contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades, including the NIH Director's Early Independence Award and the ABCT President's New Researcher Award. Dr. Schleider has published more than 160 articles and book chapters, co-created several open-access mental health programs reaching over 100,000 individuals, and authored a nonfiction book on transformative mental health interventions. Additionally, she consults with national health care organizations and digital health companies to scale evidence-based practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.